8 h. ago My patient's tragic story shows why you must NEVER dismiss heartburn, says Prof ROB GALLOWAY... but the good news is there's a simple test that could save your life

Working in A&E I see not just the immediate emergencies, but the consequences of what happens when little symptoms are ignored or when the health system misses chances to step in.

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26 h. ago Oncology expert's one simple breakfast food 'every day' could help prevent bowel cancer, expert says

A recent study has found that eating a certain food for breakfast every day could help to reduce the risk of developing aggressive forms of colorectal cancer

Science

30 h. ago Carer, 45, with debilitating health condition sheds two stone in three months with at

Kelly Denslow, who suffers from fibromyalgia, had been on the hunt for a weight loss solution after gaining weight during Covid

Politics

3 d. ago UK households told to make simple but important check before October

Households across the UK are being told to check around their houses to avoid paying out hundreds in repairs this winter

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4 d. ago Swallowing correctly can save your life – are you doing it right?

The natural movement may be different for everyone, and being mindful could help prevent, or resolve, dysphagiaShare your stories of caregiving for your parents with your siblingsPeople often assume swallowing is automatic and infallible, but I’ve learned it isn’t.When my daughter was two months old, she caught RSV and stopped gaining weight. When she tried to feed, she coughed and sputtered, sometimes arching her back. She was soon diagnosed with dysphagia – a swallowing disorder. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Surgeon reveals one simple daily exercise that could slash your risk of a heart attack: 'This could save your life'

It's long been known that regular exercise reduces the risk of major illnesses, including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and cancer.

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5 d. ago Moment hero police officers smash their way into a burning house to save woman's life after spotting smoke on routine patrol

Police Constables Gregg Cartwright and Jamie Walker were driving through Sutton-in-Ashfield on August 13 when they noticed thick black smoke billowing into the sky.

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5 d. ago Extraordinary moment hero police officers smash their way into a burning house to save woman's life after spotting smoke on routine patrol

Police Constables Gregg Cartwright and Jamie Walker were driving through Sutton-in-Ashfield on August 13 when they noticed thick black smoke billowing into the sky.

Events

6 d. ago Toddler's broken leg led to leukaemia diagnosis as family battle to save life

Lilly-ann Larmour, from Ayr, is currently undergoing life-saving treatment which is likely to last two-and-a-half years.

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6 d. ago Sephora shoppers say 'you simply can't go wrong' with 'icon' perfume that's 21% off

The scent is known for its warmth and rich, mysterious vibe

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7 d. ago The Occupant review – air crash survival thriller gets Rob Delaney’s voice for company

Ella Balinska is excellent alongside Delaney’s disembodied voice, but it’s a shame the film isn’t as sharply sketched as they areHere is a survival sci-fi thriller in which Abby (Ella Balinska) is trying to save the life of her sister, who is stricken with apparently terminal cancer. Abby’s tenacious sense that the possibility of a cure exists is the major guiding force behind a narrative that goes to some strange and unexpected places. For most of the run time, Abby is trying to return home from the site of a helicopter crash in the remote wilds of of Georgia, where the odds of survival are minimal and her only companion is the disembodied voice of comedian Rob Delaney, who plays a pilot – or is he? – who has also crashlanded somewhere in the wilderness.Delaney, best known for his work in comedies such as the excellent Catastrophe, gives an excellent voice-only performance, but it’s Balinska’s show, and she delivers the kind of turn that made Sigourney Weaver a legend in Alien: bra...

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7 d. ago Killer whale locks jaws around SeaWorld trainer and drags him underwater in horror video

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: SeaWorld trainer Ken Peters was locked in a battle to save his life after a killer whale went off script, with footage of the harrowing incident recently being rereleased

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8 d. ago Expert's simple tip to prevent your lawn becoming 'breeding ground for diseases'

The UK's autumn season is arriving earlier than normal

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9 d. ago I was diagnosed with deadly liver disease at 19. There had been a warning sign five years before... but now my skin ITCHES from infection

Courtney Kidd was diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) as a teenager. Nearly two decades later, she is in desperate need of a liver transplant to save her life.

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9 d. ago Football fan's simple parking hack saves him an hour of Premier League match day traffic

With the new football season underway, one Premier League fan has figured out a way to get back home quicker after watching his team and says others can do the same

Sport

1 week ago Man makes simple mistake applying aerosol spray sun cream and regrets it hours later

SPF is incredibly important as it helps to protect the skin against the sun's damaging UV rays, but it seems one man didn't quite get the memo and made a simple mistake when applying his sunscreen

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1 week ago Fall asleep 'in seconds' with simple eye trick that people swear is 'magic'

Getting to sleep isn't always easy, but there could be an easy hack that guarantees you drift off 'in seconds' - and all you have to do is some simple eye movements

Politics

2 w. ago Super slimmer set to wed after shedding half his body weight to save his life

Andy Duff was warned that if he didn’t lose weight he risked dying within a year.

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2 w. ago Security guard's stark message to anyone being followed by stranger

A security guard has issued a message to anyone who believes they're being followed, even in broad daylight, and others have added their own safety advice that could help save your life

Events

2 w. ago People left baffled by strange chair found in Hawaiian home... but the odd feature has a simple explanation

A chair with utterly strange dimensions baffled over thousand people who previously didn't know what it was used for. It was posted on Reddit so those in the know could identify it.

Society